Costuming

[Kimberly Dow]

I know most here do commissioned portraits rather than figuratives, but this may interest you as well.

I am having an attack of Ebay mania. (My eyes are bleeding from all the surfing).

I was originally doing a search on the web for vintage nightgowns for paintings...moved on to just vintage and ended up on Ebay. I live in an area where there is a National Park with a historic Fort - picture old west and indians. I wanted to find 'prairie' style dresses to do a theme-based figurative. Anyway - I have just now realized that if you can come up with the name of what you want exactly - you can always find it - at a bargain no less.

Some of these vintage outfits are so timeless they could actually be used for a variety of portraits, figuratives, etc.

Not only do I have 3 dresses and 1 nightgown on their way for models- but I have so many ideas running through my head just from viewing the different clothes.

And the really exciting part is I have decided to dress like a 1950's housewife from now on..... (someone stop me).

Ahem - it is a great resource for inspiration. Just dont get carried away and all. I have to go now - my husband is coming to take the credit cards away.....